RSSMay|22|2008
Averting Tantrums On The Road
Posted by Noemi as Family, Tips
At the best of times and situations, toddlers can throw tantrums. How much more when the whole family is on the road? Being crammed up in the back seat is definitely not the ideal situation for kids. This is definitely not something that parents look forward to as well. So is there a way to avert disaster before it happens? Of course!
The number one thing parents must remember is to bring along things that would keep the kids occupied. Books, music, toys, and a whole lot of creativity and ingenuity will do the trick. I would like to place special emphasis on the last …
May|20|2008
Can I Drive?
Posted by Noemi as Family, Tips, Transport
I can’t remember how many times I asked my dad this question when I was a teenager. Somehow, driving holds a certain allure for teens. When – and I say when, not if – your teenager asks you if he or she can drive on your road trip, what should your response be?
Teresa Plowright from About.com thinks that this should be taken as an opportunity to allow your child to practice his or her driving skills – and I couldn’t agree more, provided that some conditions are met. Indeed, what better way to teach your child how to drive responsibly than when you are in the …
May|18|2008
Weekend Trip To Niagara Falls
Posted by Noemi as Americas, Around The World, Destinations, Family
Though it is not quite the time to go on vacation yet, who is to hinder you from taking a quick trip this month? Personally, I like taking short trips every now and then in order to get away from the stresses of every day life. This benefits everyone in the family and gives each member a boost of energy to get them going.
One destination that would be perfect for a weekend trip is the Niagara Falls. Of course, this would only be feasible if you live relatively near the area. Then again, if you have extra funds, you can always hop on a plane for the weekend …
May|16|2008
Take Advantage of Audio Books
Posted by Noemi as Family, Tips
Do you place a lot of weight on education? I sure do! That is why I was really excited when I read a post on Boots N All about audio books for kids and how they can be used to quell boredom on long trips.
Perhaps you have heard of Audible, which is one of the biggest audio books companies. They have a special section for kids called – surprise! – AudibleKids. From this site, you can download a wide variety of audio books that can keep your children amused while on the road.
I am sure that you have had your share of tough road …
May|14|2008
Gutsy Mamas: Travel Tips and Wisdom for Mothers on the Road
Posted by Noemi as Books, Family
“It has always taken courage, stamina, and self-sacrifice to be a mother, and this is especially true in our hectic modern world. Indeed, bearing a child and giving birth are the very definition of gutsy. As a woman, it also takes guts to travel boldly…”
These are the opening sentences of the book by Marybeth Bond, with the same title as this post. I ran across a preview of the book on Google Book Search and before I knew it, I had spent a considerable time reading it. In celebration of Mother’s Day – albeit a late one – I thought of featuring the book in this blog …
May|13|2008
Tamaraw Beach, Puerto Galera – Ideal Beach For Families
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Asia, Destinations, Family, Getaways, Islands, Nature, Resorts, Travelogger
We just came back from a short summer trip where we discovered a great beach for families. The resort is called Tamaraw Beach Resort and it can be found in the Puerto Galera, off the coast of Batangas in the Philippines. Puerto Galera used to be the destination for many beach lovers until it became overcrowded. That is why we were pleasantly surprised with what awaited us at Tamaraw Beach.
Their accommodations have been designed to suit family needs – the rooms are huge and can fit up to 6 people (at least our room did). They also have family apartments that can fit 10 …
May|05|2008
Multi-Family Travel
Posted by Noemi as Family, Tips
Think back to the time when you were a childless couple. Perhaps this would have been the first few years of your marriage. Did you love to travel then? Probably. When you traveled, who did you travel with? Did you go on your own or did you go with other friends?
I am sure that you had vacations wherein it was just the two of you – the classic romantic getaway. Yet I am also sure that there were times when you preferred traveling with other people – single friends or couples. This could have been for various reasons. For one, it could be a lot …
May|03|2008
Stay Safe At The Beach (Part 2)
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Family, Resorts, Tips
Several more days and we’ll be on our way to the beach! While waiting for that, let’s take a look at a few more beach safety tips.
Make sure that you stick to the designated swimming areas
Not all parts of beaches are safe for swimming. It would help if you chose a beach where majority of the area is safe for swimming. If you take the family to a beach where there are designated swimming areas, make sure that you emphasize the importance of staying at these areas. Taking it a step further, it would be best to keep a close eye on the children. Though they may be obedient …
May|01|2008
Stay Safe At The Beach
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Family, Health & Wellness, Islands, Tips
Though it is far from summer yet, some families are already heading off to beaches in the tropical parts of the world. At any time of the year, there is always somewhere to go if your family gets a hankering for the beach. In less than a week, actually, we are going to hit the beach for several days of R & R. I thought it would be timely to share some safety tips that I have come up with. I sure will be applying these tips during our short vacation.
Slather on that sun block
Tan may be in but it does not mean that …
Apr|27|2008
Discover Nearby Cities On A Budget
Posted by Noemi as Cities, Destinations, Family, Tips
We’ve said it time and again – going on vacation does not have to be expensive, even for the whole family. One of the things that you can do on a tight budget is to visit a nearby city and discover it for yourselves. I bet that if you took a look at the map, you would see a lot of cities within a couple of hours’ drive from where you live. More so, you probably have not really explored each and every one of them.
So why not consider visiting a nearby city sometime soon and consider that a short vacation for the family? Here are …
